Fill in the blank with the correct abstract noun (collocation) “I think they allow their children too much ______.” Choose the noun that naturally collocates with “too much.”

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: freedom

Explanation:

Given data

  • Parents allow children excessive leeway.

Concept/ApproachThe common collocation is “too much freedom.” Other nouns may work in special contexts but are less idiomatic here.

Option analysisfreedom — most natural and widely used.liberty — formal; less common with “children” in this sense.latitude — technical/limited register.indulgence — different meaning (parental leniency), but the phrase is less standard than “freedom.”

Final Answerfreedom

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